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McDonald's Extends Hours Nationwide and Launches Hiring Push

The fast-food chain plans expanded late-night service, 375,000 new hires, and promotional events to boost summer traffic and growth.

A car goes through the drive-thru at a McDonald's restaurant on April 3, 2023 in San Pablo, California.
McDonald's extends late-night hours this summer and launches a hiring spree for 375,000 new positions to meet increased demand. Scott Olson/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by SCOTT OLSON / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
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Overview

  • Most McDonald's locations in the U.S. will stay open until midnight or later this summer, excluding non-traditional sites like airports and malls.
  • The company is hiring up to 375,000 new workers, marking one of its largest staffing expansions in years.
  • McDonald’s aims to grow its global footprint to 50,000 locations by 2027, with 900 new restaurants planned over the next two years.
  • To celebrate extended hours, McDonald's will hold an Instagram giveaway on May 24, offering 1,000 virtual gift cards for McCrispy Strips.
  • Street teams will distribute merchandise, coupons, and gift cards at concerts in New York, Los Angeles, and Detroit starting May 24.